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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Megan Gustafson breaks Hawkeye scoring record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 30, 2018

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson was bound to break the Hawkeye basketball program's scoring record and on Sunday, she did just that. No Hawkeye - man or women - has scored as many points as Gustafson for...

Iowa State guard Bridget Carleton #21 tries to block the shot of Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 during a women's basketball game against The University of Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Iowa women beat Drake for third in-state victory

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 21, 2018

After a 91-82 victory over Drake, the Iowa women’s basketball team has now beaten all three Division-1 in-state opponents for the second season in a row. The Hawkeyes beat Iowa State Dec. 5. before...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives the ball in a women's basketball game against the University of Northern Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 83-57.

Iowa women’s hoops crushes Northern Iowa for second in-state win

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 16, 2018

Iowa women’s basketball dominated in-state rival Northern Iowa Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye, cruising to an 83-57 win. Having beaten both Iowa State and now Northern Iowa this season, only Drake...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) fights for an offensive rebound during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Schedule tightens up for Iowa women’s basketball

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 13, 2018

After a week off for finals, the Iowa women’s basketball team is gearing up for a six games over winter break. The Hawkeyes enter the stretch riding a three-game winning streak and a 7-2 record. The...

Iowa State guard Bridget Carleton #21 tries to block the shot of Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 during a women's basketball game against The University of Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Gustafson’s late-game heroics help Hawkeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 11, 2018

There’s little question about who has been the best basketball player on the Iowa women’s basketball team over the past two seasons: the Hawkeyes’ 6-4 center from Port Wing, Wisconsin, Megan Gustafson. As...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to Iowa players during a time-out at the women's basketball game against IUPUI at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 72-58.

By the numbers: Hawkeye women’s basketball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 10, 2018

Exam week is in full-force for University of Iowa students, but the Hawkeye women’s basketball team has been facing tough tests all season. The players have statistics and percentages to compare themselves...

Iowa guard Tania Davis runs for the ball at the women's basketball game against IUPUI at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 72-58.

Hawkeye women steal win over Jaguars with defense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 10, 2018

If defense wins championships, then the Iowa women’s basketball team has played to win over the past week. Its 72-58 win over Indiana/Purdue-Indianapolis on Dec. 8 made it the third-straight game that...

Hawkeye women top Jaguars despite 3-point woes

Hawkeye women top Jaguars despite 3-point woes

December 8, 2018

Perhaps it was a hangover from the thrilling last-second win over Iowa State Wednesday, but nothing came easy in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Indiana/Purdue-Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon. Before...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle #22 looks to shoot after driving back Iowa State guard Ashley Joens #24 during a women's basketball game against Iowa State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Iowa women’s hoops set to take on IUPUI after big win

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 7, 2018

Emotions are riding high for Iowa women’s basketball right now. With Indiana/Purdue Indianapolis coming to town to take on the Hawkeyes on Saturday afternoon, the team is feeling good. The game against...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 and her teammates celebrate after defeating Iowa State in a women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Iowa women top Iowa State in last-second thriller

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 5, 2018

There was no doubt in senior Tania Davis’ mind when the ball left her hands that she had just hit a game-winner. Iowa women’s basketball squeaked out its third-straight win over in-state rival Iowa...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle #22 looks to shoot after driving back Iowa State guard Ashley Joens #24 during a women's basketball game against Iowa State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Doyle leads Hawkeyes over Cyclones in surprise return

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 5, 2018

At the Cy-Hawk wrestling match Dec. 1, Iowa heavyweight Sam Stoll surprised everyone by wrestling through an injury and being the difference for the Hawkeyes in their win. Four days later, Kathleen...